So that everyone gets plenty of one-on-one attention, class size is limited to 10 people.

What is Plein Air Painting?

Plein air painting is about leaving the studio behind and experiencing painting and drawing in the landscape. The practice was truly made into an art form by the French Impressionists. Their desire to paint light and its changing, ephemeral qualities, coupled with the creation of transportable paint tubes and the box easel—the precursor to the plein air easels of today—allowed artists the freedom to paint “en plein air,” which is the French expression for “in the open air.”

Beginner and Intermediate Painters Welcome!

This plein air (outdoor) oil painting workshop is for beginning to intermediate level students. Each day we will approach the painting with a guided process in order to create a successful landscape painting.

No prior painting experience or skills needed!

2-Day Workshop in Paso Robles, CA

We will meet each day from 9am to 4pm. We will paint in 2 different locations each day for a total of 4 painting locations.

We will break for lunch each day between painting locations.

Plein Air Painting in Paso Robles

No prior painting experience or skills needed!

Daily Topics Learned

Each day we will start by ​selecting an interesting subject and discuss what to look for in order to create an interesting painting. Then, we will discuss how to create a strong composition with emphasis on perspective. Attention will be given on how to know where to find and emphasize a focal point and how to create depth. Paint application, color mixing, and time management while painting on location will also be discucssed. Painting demonstrations by Sarah are included.

Supplies and Accommodations

Students will be responsible for their own transportation, meals and accommodations. If you would like to have all art supplies provided for you (oil paints, brushes, solvents, misc. supplies and easel) theses can be supplied for an additional $75 rental fee for all supplies. This fee covers the rental of all supplies, easel, use of paints, brushes, solvents, etc plus canvas for each day for the entire workshop.

Artist Instructor

Artist, Sarah McCourt, owner and instructor of Canvas, Paint and Wine, Oh My will be teaching this workshop.

To register for this 2-Day Paso Robles Workshop click the "Buy This" button below. This included the 2-Day Workshop in Paso Robles ($240).

By registering here you intend to provide all of our own art supplies and equipment.

Register for the 2-Day Workshop AND Rental* of all Art Supplies

If you would like to have all art supplies provided for you, there is a $75 supply cost fee in addition to the class fee. If you would like to register for this 2-Day Paso Robles Workshop AND have all supplies provided for you click the "Buy This" button below.

*Please note: This rental includes the use of all art supplies, oil paints, brushes, and easel for the 2-day workshop but they must be returned once the workshop has ended. If you are renting the art supplies, your canvas will also be provided for each day at no extra fee.

This includes the 2-Day workshop AND Art Supply Rental ($240+ $75= $315). This also includes canvas for each day.

Daily schedule, Supply list, and suggested accommodations will be email to students. So that everyone gets plenty of one-on-one attention, class Size is limited to 10 people.